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Excerpt from the Heart |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA 
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I stood there high upon a craggy precipice Overlooking the wide landscape beneath The inverted bowl of blue, desert sky! I was alone, except for the voice of the wind Singing an aria against the outcroppings Along the ridge where I come to meditate. Somewhere down there, beyond the rocky meadows, Lies the city where I live and die, daily, Where I find solace in poems, and some solace In quiet supplication. I don’t ask for much. I am not greedy at the Throne of Grace. There is Necessity, Food, raiment, shelter, and sleep---O elusive dreams!--- The Great, wide door to a universe in waiting! Existentially, I have come; existentially, I am here Existentially I must depart! O mystic waves, bear me up on the highest crest! O solar winds, make full my sails, O my star among the myriads of stars, guide me! [This message has been edited by gilead (03-14-2008 12:57 PM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm going to enjoy reading further submissions, Gilead. Welcome to Passions! Please, check your email for a Very Special Greeting! " It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
This is my first posting and it is obvious I need some practice with formatting! I am glad to join you here, and I hope this poem sheds some light on my sense of place in this immense universe. Art |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Welcome Art, & do not worry about the formatting. You will naturally settle in to it & grow with each post. I have seen it happen with so many others on here.... John |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks, for your kind words, John. I look forward to being an active participant here. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Hi Art, so glad you came on over. I think you are going to enjoy the people on this site and I think John is a great place to start. Ida |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Art, it was not very difficult to find you, already knowing your poem on american poetry, that's very good stuff and there is a lot of good poetry here, plenty to read... Regards yann |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A wonderful read. I look forward to more from your artful pen. Welcome to the blue canvas. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Art, Welcome - I am going to enjoy reading your poetry. I am sure that you will grow as you spend time in here - I know that I have and still am. It's nice to meet you, Alison |
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